Month: June 2022

12 People Hospitalized in New Zealand After Consuming Powdered Fentanyl

Twelve people have been hospitalized, with some in serious condition, as New Zealand police investigate the discovery of powdered fentanyl that was sold as cocaine or methamphetamine. The people were hospitalized over the past 48 hours in Wairarapa, a region lying in the south-eastern corner of the North Island, with six of the twelve found…


Chinese Diplomat Says China Is ‘Ready’ to Supply Aircraft Parts to Russia

A Chinese diplomat reportedly said that China is prepared to supply Russia with aircraft parts through “certain channels” that can bypass U.S. and European sanctions. “We are ready to supply components to Russia; we are organizing such cooperation,” Chinese Ambassador to Moscow Zhang Hanhui told Russian news agency TASS. “[Airlines] are currently addressing [it], they have…


Wild Alaskan Salmon Is a Powerhouse of Nutrition

New research reveals that eating oily fish like wild salmon once or twice a week may increase your lifespan. A 16-year study of American seniors in their 70s showed that those who ate this food were 27% less likely to die of any cause, 40% less likely to die of coronary heart disease and 48%…


Film Review: ‘Family Camp’: A Hilarious Faith-based Film With Mainstream Appeal

PG | 1h 51min | Comedy, Family | 2022 As I’ve stated in the past, whether reviewing Christian dramas or comedies (or dramedies for that matter), faith-based films can get a little lost in translation sometimes when conveying their values to larger audiences. Typically, they come off as either too preachy or too sappy and…


The Ins and Outs of Supplements

Supplements have become a massive industry with plenty of enthusiastic promoters. But for all the research telling us how certain vitamins and nutrients affect our bodies, taking supplements can’t always deliver the results we may hope and expect. “In my clinical experience, benefit from supplements is most successful when tailored to the unique nutritional needs…


First Aid Essentials for Home, Office, and Travel

Providing first aid may be the most important reaction to an accident of any type, but all too often, a first aid kit is either nowhere to be found or, if you do find one, you discover that it’s woefully lacking in critical, often-used components. You can find a basic first aid kit for less…


Let the Bugs Do the Legwork: Before You Reach for Insecticide, Consider Mother Nature’s Built-In Pest Control

How many times have you reached for a spray bottle to kill off an irritating bug? Have you spent time and money mixing powders and potions in buckets of water to dowse the creepy-crawlies that feast on your favorite flowers? Have you ever gone “Full Metal Jacket” on all things arthropod, fueled with an uncontrollable…


Boris Johnson Vows to ‘Focus’ on Agenda as He Eyes 3rd Term as Prime Minister

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday that his “golden rule” is to “focus on what we are going” as he continued trying to steer questions away from fresh doubts about his premiership sparked by a double by-election defeat. He also told reporters the day prior that he was “thinking actively” about a third…


A Holistic Approach to Mold Illness

Mold is a fungus that can flourish with just three ingredients: moisture, oxygen, and organic material. At its best, mold is an indispensable part of the circle of life. When plants and animals die, mold helps break down their remains so they can return to the earth. But mold can also be a hindrance. We…


South Dakota Governor Says State Will Ban Abortion Pills Prescribed Online

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem announced her administration will ban appointments with abortion providers who prescribe pills over the internet following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade last week. In an interview on Sunday morning, the Republican governor told CBS News that she introduced a bill to ban telemedicine appointments in a bid…